Irfan Pathan rips into Virat Kohli over poor form: 'Does Indian cricket team deserve this from its senior player?'
1 week, 3 days ago

Irfan Pathan rips into Virat Kohli over poor form: 'Does Indian cricket team deserve this from its senior player?'

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Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has criticised Virat Kohli, questioning the senior player’s recent performances and its impact on the Indian cricket team’s results. Pathan expressed his concerns over Kohli’s form, raising the question, ‘Does the Indian cricket team deserve this from its senior player?’ Irfan Pathan has questioned consistent low returns from Virat Kohli in Test cricket over the last five years. Analysing how Kohli’s poor form has impacted India’s chances of winning matches, Pathan said that it’s time for India to move on from “superstar culture” and they should look to build a team culture. He didn’t need it but he played… who can teach batting to Kohli, he has made a lot of runs but since 2024, in the first innings where the foundation is laid in a match, Kohli has an average of 15.” Irfan wants youngsters to replace Kohli Irfan Pathan added that Kohli’s prolonged poor form means India would have been better off giving opportunities to younger players in place of the 36-year-old batter.

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‘Virat Kohli’s time is gone’: Ex-England cricketer casts doubts on India star’s future ahead of Champions Trophy
1 day, 3 hours ago

‘Virat Kohli’s time is gone’: Ex-England cricketer casts doubts on India star’s future ahead of Champions Trophy

Live Mint  

Former England cricketer David Llyod has cast aspersions on the future of Indian batter Virat Kohli, noting that he is a ‘great’ cricketer but would know that he is past his prime. Lloyd also stated that Indian coach Gautam Gambhir will have a massive say on Kohli's future going forward. Virat Kohl past his best, says Ex-cricketer: Speaking to talkSport …

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2 days, 16 hours ago

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Firstpost  

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Did Virat Kohli end Yuvraj Singh’s career early? Ex-India star’s remarks spark controversy
5 days, 22 hours ago

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Live Mint  

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1 week, 2 days ago

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Hindustan Times  

India's rather forgettable 2024/25 season came to an end with them losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. The result, that comes at the end of a run in which India lost an ODI series to Sri Lanka for the first time since 1997 and were whitewashed at home by New Zealand, has prompted former spinner …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to 'not retire on their own' as BCCI hell-bent to solve dilemma after Pathan, Gavaskar's rant
1 week, 3 days ago

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Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Sunil Gavaskar fumed at the superstar culture in Indian cricket and the lack of commitment to playing in domestic cricket tournaments amid the struggles in international cricket. Their comments were completely directed towards India's two senior batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who had a disastrous tour of Australia. India's captain Rohit Sharma, left, …

Irfan Pathan blasts Virat Kohli: Do India deserve underperforming seniors?
1 week, 4 days ago

Irfan Pathan blasts Virat Kohli: Do India deserve underperforming seniors?

India Today  

Former India cricketer-turned commentator Irfan Pathan feels it’s about time that the Indian team management started backing a youngster in place of Virat Kohli. Notably, Kohli continued his poor form in the recent five-match Test series against Australia, accumulating just 190 runs from five matches at an average of 23.75 with one hundred to his name. AUS vs IND 5th …

'We need to end superstar culture': Irfan Pathan questions Virat Kohli's place in Indian Test team
1 week, 4 days ago

'We need to end superstar culture': Irfan Pathan questions Virat Kohli's place in Indian Test team

India TV News  

Irfan Pathan came down hard on Indian cricketers after Australia's dominant win in the Sydney Test on Sunday. The former cricketer slammed the senior cricketers for their poor show in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and questioned Virat Kohli's place in the Indian team. "We need to end superstar culture, we need team culture," Irfan Pathan told official broadcasters after the …

'Sorry Kohli, we want Bumrah':Fans divided after reports say Virat Kohli will replace Rohit Sharma as Team India captain
1 week, 6 days ago

'Sorry Kohli, we want Bumrah':Fans divided after reports say Virat Kohli will replace Rohit Sharma as Team India captain

Hindustan Times  

The Indian cricket dressing room is far from tranquil, with numerous controversies swirling around. Among the chatter, one report has taken social media by storm—Virat Kohli is set to replace Rohit Sharma as captain for the upcoming final Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, Australia. Fans prefer Jasprit Bumrah over Virat Kohli as the next captain of the …

Watch: Indian youngsters talented enough to succeed Rohit-Virat, says Darren Lehmann
2 weeks ago

Watch: Indian youngsters talented enough to succeed Rohit-Virat, says Darren Lehmann

The Hindu  

Former Australian coach and cricketer Darren Lehmann believes that India’s youngsters are talented enough to replace stalwarts skipper Rohit Sharma and superstars Virat Kohli if they decide to retire after the ongoing Border Gavaskar trophy. “Look, whenever they decide to give it away and whatever happens in the next few days, they have been great players for India over a …

Virat Kohli’s former teammate blasts India batter over declining form in Tests, says ‘Even a young player will give…’
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Virat Kohli’s former teammate blasts India batter over declining form in Tests, says ‘Even a young player will give…’

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli's declining form in Test cricket over the past five years has been a major concern for the Indian cricket team. Considering a player of Kohli's stature, the former India captain's Test batting average of close to 28, has a drawn several question marks on his future in the longest format of the game. Along with India captain Rohit …

Virat Kohli doesn't have anything to prove, his contribution is unparalleled: Kapil Dev
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Virat Kohli Continues Poor Run; Gets Bamboozled By Aussie Pacer | WATCH
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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ABP News  

Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Virat Kohli's horrific run with the bat continues, as the legendary batter is dismissed for 5 in the ongoing first Test match between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The five-match Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has commenced today, and India are in all sorts of trouble, as the side have produced …

New Zealand Triumphs in India, Stunned Indian Legends
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

Former cricketer Irfan Pathan expresses concern over India's faltering form after their home Test series defeat to New Zealand. He urges senior players to step up and deliver in the ultimate format of the game. New Zealand's Mitchell Santner shines with 6 wickets and 13 runs in the match, securing a convincing victory for the visitors.

'...going back to start of Virat Kohli's captaincy': Ricky Ponting on India's 'strong leadership' as AUS tour looms
4 months ago

'...going back to start of Virat Kohli's captaincy': Ricky Ponting on India's 'strong leadership' as AUS tour looms

Hindustan Times  

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Virat Kohli not in form? No Problem: India not a 'one-man army' anymore in T20 World Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Virat Kohli not in form? No Problem: India not a 'one-man army' anymore in T20 World Cup

India Today  

Virat Kohli's name has been synonymous with Indian batting dominance for years. T20 World Cup Coverage | Points Table | T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule | Player Stats India sheds off 'one-man-army' tag Kohli has been India's top run-scorer in the T20 World Cups from 2014 till 2022. A new generation of players seized the opportunity, proving India is no …

‘Need to think less about Virat Kohli’s form': Sanjay Manjrekar miffed with obsession over Indian maestro
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Virat Kohli's lean phase assessed by Team India star after win over USA in T20 World Cup: 'His bad patch means he...'
7 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Kevin Pietersen hails Virat Kohli for turning teammates into 'out and out athletes'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Pietersen hails Virat Kohli for turning teammates into 'out and out athletes'

Firstpost  

Pietersen had earlier stated that Kohli should be picked in India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup for the “good of the game regardless of his performances”. Former England batter Kevin Pietersen lauded India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru superstar Virat Kohli for turning his teammates into “out and out athletes” and transforming Indian cricket in the process. Read | …

'Those questioning Virat Kohli's place in T20 World Cup belong in gully cricket': Former Pakistan pacer
10 months ago

'Those questioning Virat Kohli's place in T20 World Cup belong in gully cricket': Former Pakistan pacer

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan paceman Mohammad Irfan has slammed the critics of India batting maestro Virat Kohli who have doubts about his place in the T20 World Cup squad. He made himself unavailable in the shortest format after the 2022 T20 World Cup but returned to the format in the Afghanistan series where he played last two matches. We all saw what …

Team India needs good blend of youth and experience, says Sunil Gavaskar
1 year ago

Team India needs good blend of youth and experience, says Sunil Gavaskar

Firstpost  

Former Indian cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan have pointed out where the focus of the Indian cricket team should be for the future. It was especially evident in their opening Test match of the ongoing South Africa tour where India dearly missed Mohammad Shami. Team India seemed completely unprepared for the onslaught that was bestowed on them in their …

'He has been a great leader...': Brendon McCullum praises Rohit Sharma's captaincy
1 year, 1 month ago

'He has been a great leader...': Brendon McCullum praises Rohit Sharma's captaincy

Firstpost  

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'Don’t think about the results': Virender Sehwag tells Team India as Rohit and Co. face New Zealand in World Cup semis
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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 2 months ago

'India shouldn't make this about Virat Kohli's 49th hundred. Remember Sachin Tendulkar...': Nasser Hussain

Hindustan Times  

Overshadowing India's dominant display of cricket in the ongoing 2023 World Cup, where they remain the only team yet to be beaten in the round-robin stage and the only ever to make the semifinals so far, discussions around Virat Kohli seems to have taken the centre stage each time the hosts play a game. With the former India captain approaching …

Virat Kohli: Team India’s engine room as World Cup dreams take shape
1 year, 3 months ago

Virat Kohli: Team India’s engine room as World Cup dreams take shape

The Hindu  

An afternoon ebbed away at Bengaluru’s National Cricket Academy and this was the year 2008. Deadly duo: Kohli and Rahul recorded India’s highest fourth wicket partnership in ODI World Cup history. His 85 in India’s ODI World Cup opener against Australia at Chennai’s M.A. Stepping in at number three, standing at first slip or in the deep, Kohli will be …

Sourav Ganguly gives mouth-shutting reply to Shoaib Akhtar's 'Kohli should retire from ODIs, T20s post World Cup' theory
1 year, 4 months ago

Sourav Ganguly gives mouth-shutting reply to Shoaib Akhtar's 'Kohli should retire from ODIs, T20s post World Cup' theory

Hindustan Times  

Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli may not be the best of friends but both have shared the same goal: to take Indian cricket to unprecedented heights. They may not see eye-to-eye given their history, but Ganguly came to Kohli's support when Shoaib Akhtar made a rather interesting comment about Virat's future. With Kohli set to play what is likely to …

India would be 100 per cent ready for ODI World Cup 2023 if Virat Kohli was captain: Rashid Latif
1 year, 4 months ago

India would be 100 per cent ready for ODI World Cup 2023 if Virat Kohli was captain: Rashid Latif

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has expressed his concerns about the performance of Asian teams, including India and Pakistan, in the upcoming ODI World Cup. Latif has also argued that Indian team are not well prepared for the ODI World Cup, and the reason is that Virat Kohli is not at the helm of the national side. “Indian team management …

IND vs WI- Kohli is inspiration for so many players: Dravid
1 year, 5 months ago

IND vs WI- Kohli is inspiration for so many players: Dravid

The Hindu  

India head coach Rahul Dravid hailed Virat Kohli as an inspiration for many cricketers due to his enormous achievements and work ethic. He is a real inspiration to so many players within this team, without a doubt, and to so many people, boys and girls back home in India,” Dravid said on the eve of the Test. READ | IND …

Cameron Green is potential match-winner for Mumbai Indians: Irfan Pathan
1 year, 7 months ago

Cameron Green is potential match-winner for Mumbai Indians: Irfan Pathan

The Hindu  

The league stage of IPL 2023 concluded with a bang as Mumbai Indians became the fourth team to qualify for the playoffs at the end of the last league match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans. Green can come in at number three and SKY can be the number four batter on slow pitches.” The evening game on Super …

'Don't know if someone spoke to him, but if Virat Kohli bats like this...': Manjrekar's colossal remark
1 year, 7 months ago

'Don't know if someone spoke to him, but if Virat Kohli bats like this...': Manjrekar's colossal remark

Hindustan Times  

RCB star Virat Kohli produced an emphatic performance on Thursday night, smashing his sixth ton in the Indian Premier League – and first in four years – as the side defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets. Virat Kohli Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar was among the many who took note of Kohli's aggressive approach right from the start of RCB's …

Rahul Tripathi should be India's No 3 in T20Is if Virat Kohli is unavailable: Dinesh Karthik
1 year, 11 months ago

Rahul Tripathi should be India's No 3 in T20Is if Virat Kohli is unavailable: Dinesh Karthik

Firstpost  

With Virat Kohli being rested in T20Is recently, the No 3 batting responsibility has fallen on the shoulders of Rahul Tripathi who made his debut against Sri Lanka in January this year at Pune. While he has only got 97 runs in five matches, those runs came at a strike rate of 145 and Dinesh Karthik feels that Rahul Tripathi …

Sachin Tendulkar in awe of Virat Kohli's 45th ODI hundred: Keep on giving great performances
2 years ago

Sachin Tendulkar in awe of Virat Kohli's 45th ODI hundred: Keep on giving great performances

India Today  

India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on Virat Kohli after he smashed his 45th ODI hundred on Tuesday, January 10. The former India captain raised his bat to celebrate his second consecutive hundred, having previously hit a ton against Bangladesh in the third ODI last year. Kohli's innings ended on 113 as India posted 373/7 against Sri Lanka. Former …

T20 World Cup: If India are to win they need Virat Kohli to be right there playing well, says Ricky Ponting
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: If India are to win they need Virat Kohli to be right there playing well, says Ricky Ponting

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting said that Virat Kohli needs to keep playing well if India wants to go all the way and win the T20 World Cup. The former India captain Kohli also became the leading run-scorer in the history of the T20 World Cup. "I have been on record for the last few months, talking about how important …

ICC Players rankings: Virat Kohli storms in top 10, Suryakumar Yadav dips as new No.1 contender emerges up
2 years, 2 months ago

ICC Players rankings: Virat Kohli storms in top 10, Suryakumar Yadav dips as new No.1 contender emerges up

India TV News  

ICC Players rankings: Following a brilliant knock against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, India's star batter Virat Kohli has stormed back into the top 10 of the ICC Players rankings for T20I batters. Kohli, who scored 82 against Pakistan has scaled five spots and has reached the ninth spot in the latest released ICC rankings. However, India's Suryakumar Yadav …

Kohli is one of the best chasers in the world, says skipper Rohit
2 years, 2 months ago

Kohli is one of the best chasers in the world, says skipper Rohit

The Hindu  

IND vs PAK | Just as a throbbing Melbourne Cricket Ground was coming to terms with India’s sensational win over Pakistan and Virat Kohli’s astonishing knock, India captain Rohit Sharma walked out, broke into a run and hoisted his predecessor on his shoulders. There was joy, respect, camaraderie and relief in that moment as a magical Sunday ebbed into the …

Virat Kohli understands the pace of the game, he is one of the best chase masters in the world: Ajay Jadeja
2 years, 3 months ago

Virat Kohli understands the pace of the game, he is one of the best chase masters in the world: Ajay Jadeja

India Today  

Former India batter Ajay Jadeja described Virat Kohli as one of the best chase masters in the game and added that the stability the former skipper gives the squad is just unmatched. Virat was instrumental in India's three-match T20I series victory over Australia as his 48-ball 63 helped the home Indian team chase down Australia's challenging target of 187 to …

Shahid Afridi hopes Virat Kohli can retire on a high: I hope he can do it in style
2 years, 4 months ago

Shahid Afridi hopes Virat Kohli can retire on a high: I hope he can do it in style

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged Virat Kohli to time his retirement right, adding that he hopes the star India player will go out on a high much like the way he began his career. Virat Kohli, 33-year-old, has shown no intentions of retiring from any format of the game even as some big names are picking and choosing …

I think Virat Kohli is more skilful than I am: Sourav Ganguly heaps praise on India's star batter
2 years, 4 months ago

I think Virat Kohli is more skilful than I am: Sourav Ganguly heaps praise on India's star batter

India Today  

BCCI President and former India captain Sourav Ganguly heaped praise on star batter Virat Kohli and said that the 33-year-old is more skillful than him as a player. Kohli batted himself into form during the Asia Cup and even broke his century duck during India's final match of the tournament against Afghanistan. On the YouTube channel TRS Clips, as quoted …

Virat Kohli is looking lot more relaxed than before, vast difference in his mindset: Irfan Pathan
2 years, 4 months ago

Virat Kohli is looking lot more relaxed than before, vast difference in his mindset: Irfan Pathan

India Today  

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has said he is delighted to see Virat Kohli getting back to form, adding that there is a vast difference in his outlook and mindset following the return from the break. Ifran Pathn said he is not a big fan of players taking breaks when they are not at the peak of their form but …

Asia Cup: Indian fans and media having a go at Virat Kohli unnecessarily, says Wasim Akram
2 years, 4 months ago

Asia Cup: Indian fans and media having a go at Virat Kohli unnecessarily, says Wasim Akram

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said he has been observing a lot of unwanted criticism of Virat Kohli from a section of Indian cricket fans and media, adding that the former India captain's class cannot be questioned despite his lean run in international cricket. Wasim Akram, speaking to Star Sports in a press conference organised ahead of Asia Cup 2022, …

'I respect him as a player but...': Brian Lara's straight-forward verdict on Virat Kohli's form and captain Rohit Sharma
2 years, 5 months ago

'I respect him as a player but...': Brian Lara's straight-forward verdict on Virat Kohli's form and captain Rohit Sharma

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli, the prolific Indian batter, has been struggling for form for quite some time now. File Photo of ex India captain Virat Kohli Amid a growing chorus over Virat Kohli's form and concerns over his inclusion in Team India's squad for Asia Cup 2022, West Indies' legendary cricketer Brian Lara has come to the former India captain's rescue. "I …

'Virat is fighting his own battle': Former selector has his say on whether Kohli makes it to India XI for T20 World Cup
2 years, 5 months ago

'Virat is fighting his own battle': Former selector has his say on whether Kohli makes it to India XI for T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

He may be among the finest players in world cricket but Virat Kohli is facing a prolonged batting slump – a phase that has led to many questioning his place in the Twenty20 format. Kohli, who has not hit a century since 2019 and has been under fire for his lowly scores, received support from current captain Rohit Sharma, who …

‘Kohli kept team ahead of him': Ex-IND spinner backs under fire Virat, says ‘embraced their attacking brand of cricket’
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Kohli kept team ahead of him': Ex-IND spinner backs under fire Virat, says ‘embraced their attacking brand of cricket’

Hindustan Times  

India's talismanic batter Virat Kohli has been struggling for runs and there doesn't seem to be an end to it. Playing his first white-ball match of the series, he was packed on 1 by Richard Gleeson, following which many experts feel Kohli's spot in India's middle-order could well be in danger. Virat Kohli reacts at the end of 2nd T20I …

'When Virat Kohli Gets Fifty, It Seems He Has Failed': Mohammed Azharuddin
2 years, 7 months ago

'When Virat Kohli Gets Fifty, It Seems He Has Failed': Mohammed Azharuddin

ABP News  

New Delhi: Former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli has been facing a lot of criticism for his dismal form in Indian Premier League and international cricket. The last time Virat Kohli scored a century in international cricket was in November 2019. Kohli has been playing a lot of cricket and now that he has got a little break, hopefully, …

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli not going through a lean phase, says batting coach Vikram Rathour
2 years, 11 months ago

India vs West Indies: Virat Kohli not going through a lean phase, says batting coach Vikram Rathour

Firstpost  

In the three-match ODI series against West Indies, Virat Kohli scored 26 runs at an average of 8.6 with a best of 18. Kolkata: Virat Kohli’s prolonged lean patch is not a concern for the Indian team, batting coach Vikram Rathour said on Monday, expressing confidence that the superstar batter would be back among runs in the upcoming T20I series …

Virat Kohli, the anchor for the future
2 years, 11 months ago

Virat Kohli, the anchor for the future

The Hindu  

The Virat Kohli phenomenon is on test. This is the time for the Indian selectors to take a call on some non-performing players even as the Kohli factor dominates the team’s approach to a task. Kohli will still continue to be the central figure in India’s plans in white-ball cricket as the selectors narrow down on the pool to pick …

'Is Virat invincible? No': Donald gives his verdict on Kohli's 'slump', makes big prediction regarding star India batter
2 years, 11 months ago

'Is Virat invincible? No': Donald gives his verdict on Kohli's 'slump', makes big prediction regarding star India batter

Hindustan Times  

In his first match for India since giving up captaincy in all formats, Virat Kohli looked like a million bucks while batting. However, not all went south for Kohli, as former South Africa pacer Allan Donald feels the former India skipper is on the road to rediscovering his best. Impressed with the way Kohli batted in the Cape Town Test, …

Virat Kohli can take a leaf out of Sachin Tendulkar’s book, suggests Anshuman Gaekwad
3 years ago

Virat Kohli can take a leaf out of Sachin Tendulkar’s book, suggests Anshuman Gaekwad

The Hindu  

Soon after the third Test against South Africa ended in Cape Town on Friday, Virat Kohli walked up to his teammates and informed them it had been his last as captain. As congratulatory messages from his fans and cricketers across the globe started pouring in, hailing his contributions as the leader of the longest format, Anshuman Gaekwad recalled the time …

‘You’ll Always Be Our Captain Kohli’: RCB, Irfan Pathan, Virender Sehwag & More Honour Ex-India Skipper
3 years ago

‘You’ll Always Be Our Captain Kohli’: RCB, Irfan Pathan, Virender Sehwag & More Honour Ex-India Skipper

ABP News  

New Delhi: Social media is flooded with reactions as Virat Kohli on Saturday announced his decision to step down as the Indian cricket team’s Test captain after the series defeat against South Africa. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, cricketers Irfan Pathan, Virender Sehwag, Wasim Jaffer, and many more appreciated Virat’s contribution to the Indian cricket team while scores of fans are …

Virat Kohli should have continued as Test captain: Irfan Pathan
3 years ago

Virat Kohli should have continued as Test captain: Irfan Pathan

The Hindu  

In his stint as India’s Test captain, Virat Kohli has an envious track record. And former India international Irfan Pathan considers him the ‘best Test captain’ and is surprised by Kohli’s decision to step down from the role. In December last year, Kohli was removed as the ODI captain and before flying out to South Africa, he stirred a controversy …

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